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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

The outlook for Maine corn Gamer is
encouraging; dry weather in the west has
caused short crop of sweet corn there,
thus making an increased demand for
Maine corn. The Chicago Grocer of Aug.
Sth says;
Corn-The continued dry weather is af-
fecting the western crops and Gamers in
that part of the country are now quite
sure that they cannot deliver to the full
extent of their contracts They have
ceased taking orders and are getting out
of their outstanding contracts on the best
terms possible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

The undersigned Commissioners appointed
by the Judge 0fPrcbate Tor Somerset County,
to receive and examine the claims of the credi-
tors against the estate of John d. Baker, late
give notice that six months from the ninth
day of August, 1887, are allowed for said cred
itors to present and prove their claims, and
that they will be in session for the purpose Of
receiving said claims and proof. at the Stage
House in Bingham, in said County of somerset
al 10 O'Clock in the forenoon Of each day, on
Friday the 18th day OF October aud on Friday
the Goth day of January next.
3. b. FUTILE, lcx,,,,,n
+. s. BAKER. o'i""'is'''"o''
3w34
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Dr. l.. y Eningwood la, bought the
50 called Bates store and tenement over
head. and will repair il outside and in.
{. +. bore a Son. have purchased tht
stock of trade, and rented the store Of \.
{. Wade, who talks Of going vet
George Henry Allen has bought C. +
Dorr'S farm in Athens Caleb bore ha'
leased his farm Ia Mr. Sawyer, Of Cam
bridge
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

" n and reliable Medicines are the best
wv to depend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purities of the Blood. In every form of Scrof-
ulous, Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, 1t is
invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
A. B. Toward, Druggist.
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sonnrse. c.un.r Ar-3crl.u-al show:

Somerset Genital kavHesan, SefteaAer -
q and -,
Eastern Somerset IIart.aad, September Is ned
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Mo. &c Water St.
NEXT BLOCK WEST OF COBURN HALL.
GEO. w. GRAY.
MAINE CENTRAL
I'm 5TTTUTEy
Pinsfeid, Maine.
College Preparatory, Classical, Soien-
tifc and Normal Courses Of
Study for Both Sexes.

Board of Instruction.
j. ii. Parsons, A. NJ, Principal, Latin aud
Greek; l.. W. Taylor, b. s., PRINCIPAL Normal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and Mathemtics: Angie f.
Hanson, Prpceptress-F French Lain and Geome-
try, A. May Drake, German and Normal Class
es, Susie j. FarwelI, l.. A. English Studies; Mrs
f. j. Taylor, Vocal and Instrumental Music; e.
X. Chadwick, A. NJ, ElOcuton; 5. 4. smith,
PenmaDship.
CALANDER.-The School Year consists of
Three Terms as follows: Fall term of twelve
weeks, begins Monday, Sept. 3, 1887; Winter
term of twelve weeks, begins Monday. Dec
II, 1857; Spring term OF thirteen weeks begins
Monday, March 10, 1888. Anniversary June IA,
1885
TUITION Common English per term a. 90
Higher English per term $50; Normal, per
term $50; Languages, per term 81 90; Music,
per term $1,000; Penmanshp, twelve lessons
Sl.5O
Incdentas % cents. Classes will he formed
for beginners in Geometry, Rhetoric, Book
keeping, Physics, Astronomy Chemistry,
French, Gernln, Latin and Greek
bookkeeping is taught as Higher English
without extra charge No deduction for less
than half II term, except on account OF sickness
Half terms commence at the beginning and
middle of the Terms. Board in families, in
cludiug rooms, etc, $3.50 to 800 per week
Rooms can be obtained for self-boarding.
Boarding House has been erected upon the
Institute grounds for the accommodations OF
OF the trustees, and will, together with rooms
To he obtained elsewhere, afford ample accom-
mediation for all who may desire to attend.
Board at Boarding House $500 per week
everything furnished but fuel.
For further Information and Catalogues ad-
dress 3w33
ILL., PARSONS, A. NJ, RtSield, Ne,
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The second annual convention Of the
correspondents and contributors of the
Pittsfeld Advertiser took place Saturday
last, with picnic dinner. The REroErER
had an invitation, but was unable to send
a representative. The Advertiser knows
how to get correspondents and how to
get them to put in good work.
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Governor Bodwen has made the 70


Special Constables-For Kennebec
Somerset and Waldo counties, George s.
Steenson, Clinton; for Knox county
Frank Anderson, Camden, j, Is. Loring
Amos d. Orne, Rockland. Coun Y Treas
urer-Austin f. Kingsley, East Machias
F w. Iovey of Pittsleld, Fred futile OF
Athens, Justices of the Peace and Quo
rum; Levi L. Judkins of Skowhegan anc
Joseph c. Kinsman of Cornville, Trial
Justices.
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A popularity of Hoods Sarsaparilla Is
that while it purities the blood, it imparts
new vigor to every function of the body.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

Mr. c. L. McCleery, for years past,
Maine correspondent and agent of the
Boston Journal has resigned to assume
editorial charge of the Lowell, Mass,
Daily Mail. lie is a graduate of the
Pennington Chonicle and Bates College,
and has many friends in Maine who wish
him SUCCESS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver complain
you have printed guarantee on every
bottle Of Shilohs Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to,cure. Sold H. w. Gushing.
"HACKMETACK,"s lasting and fra.
grant perfume. Price 25 and 80 cents,
Sold by II. W. Cushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

NJ MI0NA asl osay,s. have aye
Soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opiun,
or Morphine, but gives the child natural
ease from pain. Price % cents. Sold by
A. b. Toward, Druggist.
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Messengers Notice.

STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET IS. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case ". Scott Pan kman and Fred G.
Weld Insolvent Debtors.
This is to give nonce that on the oath day OF
August A. D., 1887 warrant In Insolvency WAS
issued out of the Court OF Insolvency for said
County NJ Somerset, against the estate OF said
W. Scott Parkman and Fred G. Weld as co-part-
ners doing business at Skowhegau in said
County. under the firm name of Parkman Il
Weld, and AS individuals adudged to be
lnsolyent debtors, as IA firm aud as individuals
on petition OF said debtors which petition was
filed on The oath day Of August A. d., 1887, to
which date interest on claims Is 10 be computed.
That the payment OF any debts to or by said
debtors, and the transfer and delivery OF any
property by them are forbidden by law. That q
meeting of The credit RS OF said debtors, TO prove
their debts and choose one or more assignevs OF
their estate will be held at Court OF Insolvency
10 be holden al the Probate Court Room, in said
Skowhegan, on the l3th day OF September A. d.
1881 at one O'Clock in the afternoon
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
ZENAS VAUGHAN.
Sher;fi as Messenger of said Court Of Insol.
w
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WANTED.

Middle aged, or young capable woman, in
Boarding House. Inquire Of Mrs 8. L. WARD
IN brick black, nearly opposite Reporter Office
Water St, Skowhegan, Me.
34tf August ~, 1887
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As an evidence of the staying qualities
the papers, we mention one about the Som
erset II. II. extension, that was in State
daily yesterday, credited to the Pittsficld
Advertiser, that appeared originally some
five weeks ago, in the REPORTER, and it
was not much of an item either.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-08-31

The ownership Of the kennebec Journal
has changed of late, by the admission to
the firm, of c. +, Flynt, lately the fore
man in the job office, who is to be bust
ness manager, and Of Clarence B. Bur
leigh of Augusta, son of State Treasurer
Burleigh, who is to be one of the editors
Mr., Burleigh was graduated at Bowdoir
this year, has decided literary ability
and we predict will make his mark in
journalism. We gladly welcome him to
the Grateruty
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-03-24
QUEEN vICToRIA'S JUBILEE.

The German Colony having celebrated
the ninetieth birthday of Emperor Will
lam, it is now in order for the British
Colony to take steps for celebrating the
fftieth anniversary of the accession of
Queen Victoria to the throne. A reign
of half century is remarkable occur
renee, but in this case it is dOubly so
from the fact that the Sovereign of Eng
land is woman who is at once an eX-
ample to her sex in all domestic and
social relations, and an example to
the rulers of the world in her loyal and
truthful adhesion to the principle of
Responsible Government"
Under her benign and virtuous sway
the influence and dominion of the Brit
ish Empire has been extended greatly
Vast territory has been added to the
possessions of the Crown. Ancient
kingdoms and principalities have been
absorbed. New and vigorous Anglo
Saxon Commonwealth have been
founded Gin the waste places of the
EARTH" and an enlightened empire of
law and justice has been established as
a beacon to the world upon every CONT
nent and on thousand isles. Human
liberty and human happiness owe much
in the aggregate to Queen Victoria. The
industrial arts, commerce, scientific ex-
ploration and discovery have been en-
couraged by her example and fostered
~, y n,
has been similarly encouraged and slim
ulated. Religious federation and the
abolition of tests and civil disa bilities
signalized her reign. In word, the
whole human family owe debt of graft
tude to this great and good lady, the
Sovereign of the greatest empire on the
earth, anu a true and noble woman in
every relation of life.
For these among other reasons the
British Colony on these Islands should
take steps to celebrate the fiftieth ami
versary OF the accession of Queen Vic
toria with becoming honors. And for
these among other reasons people OF
every other nationality should be in
vited to participate The Queen of Eng
land represents all that is good and
noble in womanhood; all that is pro-
gressive and abiding in government; and
all that encourages hope for the
gradual exaltation of the masses OF man
dnd. The history of her reign is a
record of continuous development, not
free from errors or blemishes by any
means, but always honestly set for i'm
provement and amelioration. OF course
it is not our province to suggest what
should be done in the premises. 1t is
for the British Colony to determine that
point for itself.
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rubbish and filth likely to beget disease
If exhalations from the soil are not sup
plemented by fostering pools, decaying
vegetable matter and garbage OF all
kinds, they might be trusted to pass OH
in the atmosphere and become dissipated
without doing much damage, but let
anyone take drive through and around
the city, and then walk where it is i'm
possible to drive for purposes OF inspec-
ton, and he will soon be convinced that
the surface conditions are altogether faV-
orable to the outbreak of an epidemic.
These are a few of the local abuses
which need attention and amendment.
We are not sanguine enough, however,
to suppose that any attention will be
paid to the subject by those having the
power to enforce the law and accomplish
reforms but by bringing them promi-
nently into notice. the journalistic con-
science is acquitted and the responsibility
thrown upon the proper shoulders.
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cookroaohes on the Race Course.

''Bet you SO on my bugr'
GIVE to two on the little 'unn'
Such were the cries that greeted the
ears of a reporter as he passed the door of
Cadillac square saloon and caused him
to turn back and enter. 1t was curious
sight that met his eyes. On the floor
were drawn two concentric circles with
chalk, one six, the other about twelve feet
in diameter. Within the inner circle
stopped two men who held each teacup,
bottom upward, on the floor, their rims
in contact and as near the middle of the
circle as possible Between the inner and
outer circle stood flashily dressed man
with an open watch in his hand and with
out the outer circle were eighteen or
twenty excited spectators.
care you ready?'' asked the man with
the watch.
eve are" answered they of the cups.
zone, two, three, go!'' said the time
keeper.
The two men in the inner circle stimuli
taneously raised the cups and stepped be-
You'd the line, revealing two cockroaches,
one considerably larger than the other.
The bugs seemed at first to be thoroughly
confused, running about in circles and
darting first in one direction and then in
another. Suddenly, however, the smaller
roach took bee line toward the bar and
crossed the chalk line while the other in
sect was still seeking it's bearings. The
greatest confusion prevailed, as each
trainer deity covered his roach with a
cup and secured it, the captor of the
smaller one eXcIaiming:
''Three out of five and the money is
mine. Detroit Free Press.
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Benefits. CT Plain Living.

A lawyer by profession, but a judge in
one of the highest ccJlgts in Few York for
twenty-three years, is noted for method
cal habits, legal acDmen and perfect in
tegrity. Long past 60, erect and vigorous
as a man of 40, he cannot count day lost
by sickness in & quarter Of a century. At
his post as regularly as the sun rises, after
adjournment he writes out the opinions of
the court, which already fills several
large volumes. No man in the city is
more worldly of the universal regard
which he long since secured. Having
long known Judge Blank, | once asked
him the secret of his power.
''Plain living" he replied, "has been
my salvation. 1 was q nervous youth,
high strung and eXcitable. I smoked,
drank occasionally and was given to rich
food. Shortly after being admitted to the
bar 1 found myself the victim of dyspep-
STA. l began to study my habits and their
influence on mind and body. 1 expert
mented with food, drinks and exercise
The result was fixing rule of life which
have since followed inf1eXibly. After a
plain but substantial breakfast, lOiter
about for an hour or two and then walk
to the court house, or a distance equal to
three miles or more. Having previously
had the room well ventilated, I stay in
the building, occupied, except an hour at
noon, with my judicial duties The other
judges take hearty lunch; eat nothing.
At o'clock L am through for the day,
and walk up town again. Rain or shine,
cold or hot, finds me swinging my arms
and plodding along in the same gait All
legal work is dismissed as utterly from my
mind as if 1 never knew Coke and Black
stone. 1 eat a hearty dinner; take no
made dishes, no Worcestershire sauce or
infaming condiments, no pudding, pie, ice
cream or custards, and drink no wine
have a sense of comfort but not of reple-
ton, feel no desire for Intoxicating liquors,
and make it business to thoroughly di-
gest my food, eaten twice day, no more.
l am frequently compelled to attend din
ners, banquets and festivals of every
kind But neither entreaty nor ridicule
can induce me to change my habits. Even
a dish of ice cream cannot tempt me. -
Good Housekeeping
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A Lucky DECORATIVE idea.

One of the most successful ''fakes'' ever
worked in the artistic line was by a young
Pittsburg engraver in Chicago. He was
out of money and out of work. 1t was
several years ago, Just at the beginning
of the decorative art craze. One day he
was passing shell store with a friend
when an idea struck him. He was con-
siderable of an artist as well as an en-
graver. He went in and proposed to the
proprietor to take some of the shells and
paint little landscape in each and sell
them for mantel ornaments.
The shrewd old proprietor said that the
thing would catch the popular fancy and
finally arranged to pay 81 piece for
painting them. They took a dozen of the
shells home and the pictures suited the
old man. The shell paintings had a great
sale, and in the next three months the
artists made a little over $1,000, and
didn't work very hard either. At the end
of that period competition cut the price in
half again and they went out of the bust
ness, but it was a great snap for the
amateurs while it lasted.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
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Importation of English Rahb,ts.

The rage for anything that is eng
ish, YOU know has at last developed #.
self in the importation of English rabbits.
which are to be turned loose and allowed
to propagate at large in order to afford
sport for fastidious hunters, for whom the
familiar American cotton tail is not good
enough. The popularity of the foreign
game IS that it burrows in the ground and
escapes, or, at least, hides from its enc
mes IN subterranean warrens, a habit
which the more straightforward American
species do not possess The depredations
of the former upon the crops and pastures
OF farmers occasion very serious losses in
England, and in Australia have caused the
sheep husband1nen to expend very large
sums of money for the protection of their
ranges.-San Francisco Chronicle.
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a woman,s obtection to war.

In the first place, have very little re-
spect for any country, whether it is my
own or any other mans, which has not the
diplomacy or the dignity to settle its quar-
rels without going out like two gangs of
street boys and fighting it out.
In the second place, fail to see the no
bility of half of the causes of war or the
nobility of spirit that resents with a hired
brothers. blood fancied insult.
I also fail to see the glory of deeimating
the male population of two countries, de-
stroying commerce, business and agricuIt-
ure, to say nothing of destroying the
national treasures and taxing an over
taxed people unable to earn to the very
last cent, simply to settle some little cues
ton of boundary, respect or allegiance
Cor. New York Graphic.
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Chnate.s nrethoa Or onotine.

The great lawyer was free from that
failing of learned men-the desire to in
struct, no matter if the manner Of doing
so should smack of pedantry. There
was a gracious courtesy in his style of in
PRODUCING quotations into his speeches; it
was, moreover, one which not only con-
ciliated, but increased the se1f-respect of
his audience
''You remember he would say, ''that
fine passage in Southey'-
81 need not remind you that Burke on
this point says
Cicero, in that very familiar grafton,
has declared''-
'You have all, no doubt, applied to
this subject the famous remark OF
Hooker
No audience desires that an orator
should speak down to it, as no individual
would choose to be patronized.
Companion.
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The Depreciation of English Land.

The depreciation In the value of Eng
lish land is witnessed by one or two state
ments published last week. We are, in
the first place, told that within a radius
of twelve miles around Louth, in Lincoln
shire, there are now %, 400 acres of land
without tenants. In the same shire the
largest farm in England has been thrown
on the owners hands. 1t is 2, 700 acres
in extent and the tenant paid G1 per acre.
This year reduction of so per cent. was
made to him, but finding, although an
experienced and energetic farmer, that
even at this reduction he could not make
two ends meet, he has thrown up his
farm.~-London Court Journal.
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The man who is good natured all day
does more for the race than ne who wins
notwithstanding Index-Appeal.
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BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE DAYTON.
WEDNESDAY. March 23d.

WEDNESDAY, March 23d.
Jim Crow forfeited bail of $6for drunk
enness.
Young Ye was charged with assault
and battery on On Poan. They used to
be partners in the paai business, and the
defendant claimed $40, which the COM
plainant promised to pay. Yong Ye
went to the latter's house and struck
him first with his fist and then with a
stick of frewood. The defendant was
found guilty and fined $50. Costs, 81 40.
Jono. Austin assisted the prosecution,
and j. A. Magoon appeared for the de-
fendant.
A nolle pros. was asked for and granted
in the case of Attn and All jim, charged
with gaming.
Palakiko, for the larceny of So, was
discharged.
CIVIL CASES.
H. Kau vs. Luka Kaleo Kahalekula,
assump sit for So so for taxes on property
at Koolauloa, Oahu. Judgment for de-
PENDANT, who was represented by w. R.
Castle.
Jun Hee VS.. VIM. Moore, assumpsit
for $18 and attachment. Case discon-
tinued. Costs, 81.
Dillon VS.. Pacific Navigation Company,
assumpsit for 1858. Continued until the
Both instant
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Supreme Court.
BEFORE BICKERTON, J
WEDNESDAY, March {

WEDNESDAY, March 23d.
A. ]. Cartwright VS.. 7. w. Everett, as
sumpsit. Continued from January term.
Heard and decision reserved. w. A.
Whiting for plaintiff, L. A. Thurston for
defendant.
Hackfeld & Co. VS.. George Cavenaugh,
J. E. Wiseman and DIR. Trousseau, gar
nishees. Assumpsit. Argued and de-
csion reserved. L. A Thurston for
plaintiff, w. A. Whiting for defendant.
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Affection of Csts.

Facts do not warrant the prevalent i'm
preston that cats have strong local at
tachment and care nothing for persons
On the battle field of Sebastopol. q week
subsequent to the conflict, cats weye
found clinging to the knapsacks of their
masters, whom they refused to leave after
their death. Cosmopolitan.
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For a Course Of Eight Lesson
sufacient to get the pupil to reading and
Photography, Sc.
For q Complete Elementary o"'
OF twenty-four lessons, sls.
For the Reporting Co"rse'
A sufficient number of lessons TO maze y
with proper exertion on his parts Y
reporter, s75; or, reporting lessons may
en- in courses of twenty-four lessons
per course. Three courses. or seventy
soma, will generally sufhce.
This instruction may be taken by maj
For fun particulars inquire at the ofno
paper. 4SAA-
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HOnolulu Almanac and directory.

The Honolulu Almanac and Directory
for 1887 is now for sale at J. II. Soper's
news depot and at this Office. Price 90
cents It contains complete statistical
and general information relating to these
Islands.